The Perfume Library

Or du Sérail

7.9

Naomi Goodsir · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets sweet fruit notes against tobacco, labdanum and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with davana, rum, mango and orange, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, coconut and beeswax absolute soften that sweetness. As it settles, tobacco absolute, labdanum, vanilla and oak wood come forward, leaving a woody, smoky, spiced warmth.

Quelques Fleurs Royale (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Houbigant · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Royale Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then moves into a floral, sweet and powdery character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic or modern. The top is grapefruit and blackcurrant, fresh and fruity. In the heart, violet, tuberose, rose and jasmine form a floral body, with beeswax adding a creamy softness. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, the woody warmth of cedarwood and sandalwood, and musk. Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

Stardust

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Stardust is a sweet, powdery floral gourmand for women, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine. Bergamot, mandarin orange and green bitter orange open it brightly. The heart holds cotton candy, bitter almond, osmanthus and rose, and the base brings vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean and patchouli. It settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness. Rue Broca League Arena and Diesel Loverdose Tattoo have a close profile.

Lao Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Lao Oud Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Laotian and Indian oud with the sweetness of cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean, in a woody, smoky and spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, with a classic character next. It opens with magnolia and pink pepper. The heart of chamomile, beeswax absolute, cinnamon, Peru balsam and cocoa absolute adds a sweet, spicy warmth. In the base, oud, birch tar and gaiac wood set a smoky, earthy woodiness, softened by coffee, vanilla and tonka bean. Bortnikoff Attar Lao Oud and Rania J. Ambre Loup have a close profile.

Café Tabac

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent built around tobacco absolute, dried fig and cocoa, suited to cold-weather evenings. Tobacco absolute and beeswax absolute form the backbone, with dried fig, cocoa and caramel adding a gourmand sweetness. Cardamom and clove bring spice, while tar casts a smoky, slightly burnt shadow. Oakmoss and amber gather it all onto a woody, resinous base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. The largest share reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine, which fits its unisex label. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

SM Café

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie SM Café is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Coffee absolute, cherry and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while benzoin and amber turn it resinous and warm. Russian leather, suede and tobacco add a leathery, smoky side, and patchouli with Atlas cedar gives it a woody, earthy base.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Narcissus Orientalis

8.4

Annette Neuffer · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Narcissus Orientalis is a floral, sweet oriental with a resinous, faintly animal warmth, leaning towards evenings and the cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily and office wear come last. Most see it as feminine, though some call it classic. It opens with galbanum, red bitter orange and bergamot, a green, tart start. The heart is a floral blend of Turkish rose otto, orange blossom, osmanthus and narcissus. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and beeswax sweeten and soften it, while patchouli and cocoa add depth.

Bohea Bohème

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Bohea Bohème is a woody, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn first, then winter and spring, and few pick summer. Leisure, evening and daytime wear come up most, and some also find it suitable for the office. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. As a whole it is green, spicy and smoky. Juniper, black tea, cardamom and Sichuan pepper bring a cool sharpness, while oak wood, gaiac wood and amber add a woody, resinous, earthy weight. Franck Boclet Ashes and Tom Ford Noir Anthracite have a close profile.

Cuirelle

7.6

Ramón Monegal · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ramón Monegal Cuirelle is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against spice, resin and smoke, with a woody, leathery character. Ceylonese cinnamon and beeswax absolute give it a warm, honeyed sweetness, while Bourbon vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and Somalian frankincense ground that sweetness in something dry, resinous and smoky. A powdery softness stays in the background, and the oriental feel runs throughout. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi and Berdoues Oud Wa Misk have a close profile.

IV-II Ray-Flection

7.7

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Masque IV-II Ray-Flection is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet, powdery and creamy character, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and aldehydes, which give a bright, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, mimosa absolute, violet leaf absolute and the solar note build a soft floral-green core, and the base of musk, beeswax absolute and cedarwood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character lean feminine, with modern and masculine votes close behind. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Engelsrufer Aurora have a close profile.

Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G.

8.2

d'Orsay · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

d'Orsay Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G. is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, an easy, fresh and green floral for daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear the most common uses and business wear close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without pressing on the room. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lemon leaf opens it with freshness and a green edge, and linden blossom comes forward after. In the base, beeswax absolute, acacia wood and hay sweeten it a little and settle it on a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, floral and soft. Its profile is close to d'Orsay Tilleul (1995) and d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Nuit.

Nocturnal Poetry

7.9

Prin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Nocturnal Poetry is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting floral and animal sides next to each other. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night out are the occasions it is picked for most. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and damask rose absolute lay a floral base, while tobacco and hay absolute, leather, cumin and coffee pull it towards a spicy, earthy tone. Beeswax, frankincense, myrrh and oud add a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace.

Magnetic Musk

8.7

Hugo Boss · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Magnetic Musk is a sweet, powdery woody musk that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with beeswax absolute and clary sage, and the heart of iris and tonka bean softens it. Sandalwood and musk sit underneath. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, with a spicy thread and a powdery feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, though the creamy texture keeps it away from anything harsh. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Gucci Tears of Iris have a close profile.

Fundamental (2015)

7.7

Rubini · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rubini Fundamental is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a leathery, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens with white grape, mandarin orange and bergamot, a sweet and fruity freshness. In the heart, Italian orris butter, beeswax absolute, labdanum, clary sage absolute and lavender bring a floral, green side. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, Java vetiver, leather and cocoa absolute dries down into a warm, woody, animal and smoky finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Rubini Fundamental (2023) and Aigner Black for Women have a close profile.

Emerald

8.3

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Emerald is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, nights out and relaxed leisure wear, though it reads more masculine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Most voters also place it in the evening, night out and leisure. On character, masculine leads, followed by classic and feminine. It opens with saffron, black pepper, cinnamon and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and vanilla add a soft, sweet floral touch. The base rests on oud, vetiver and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal accords deepening the dark mood.

Régine's (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Régine's · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Régine's Régine's (1989) Eau de Toilette, now discontinued, is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with raspberry leaf and orange blossom. The heart builds a floral body from rose, violet and jasmine, softened by beeswax absolute. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber leaves a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, with patchouli and musk adding a woody trace. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Honeysuckle Rose

7.6

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. The top opens with bergamot and rosewood. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, Tunisian orange blossom, Moroccan rose and boronia. In the base, beeswax absolute, Hawaiian sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver gather the scent into a soft, woody finish.

Chaí

7.0

Robert Piguet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Robert Piguet Chaí is a fresh, green scent built around bergamot leaf, white tea and oak, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot leaf, bringing a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, beeswax absolute and white tea pull the scent towards a creamy, lightly sweet side. Maté absolute and oak set a spicy, woody base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine. Guerlain Bergamote Fantastico Extrait 11 and Liis Ethereal Wave have a close profile.

Onde 7

7.9

Evody · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Evody Onde 7 is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with narcissus, Thai ginger and honey, while gaiac wood, tonka bean and beeswax absolute soften the heart. The base of labdanum, castoreum, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a resinous, woody warmth. A gourmand sweetness dominates throughout, with smoke and spice kept in the background. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Moss Breches

8.3

Tom Ford · 2007

Green · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Moss Breches is a unisex scent with a green, woody character, spicy and smoky at the edges and built like a dark chypre-fougère; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: moss and patchouli give it an earthy, damp ground. Tuscan bergamot, Hungarian tarragon, Moroccan clary sage and Corsican rosemary bring out the herbal, green side. Beeswax absolute and honeycomb soften that sharpness and add an animalic, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear has its place too. Half of the voters call it masculine, yet it remains a unisex fragrance. Parfum d'Empire Fougère Bengale and Bijan Bijan Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Onthamara / อนธมาร

8.4

Prin · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Onthamara / อนธมาร is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and woody character, touched by animal and smoky facets; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not negligible. Oakmoss, camphor, frankincense and Thai oud build a heavy woody-resinous base. Black tea, cumin and cinnamon add a spicy warmth, while castoreum and pine tar bring out the animal, smoky and leathery side. Celery and violet leaf absolute give it a green, earthy texture that keeps the whole in balance.

God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا

8.7

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nebiru Parfvms God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا is a unisex scent that sets the sweet spice of honey, cinnamon and saffron against a smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It opens with honey, cinnamon and saffron forming a sweet, spicy layer. In the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia, beeswax absolute and tonka bean add a floral, gourmand softness. The base brings Cambodian, Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, patchouli, cocoa and coffee, giving it a smoky, resinous and animalic weight.